Bridget FLANNERY

Bridget, we will so miss your smiling face, your kind words & that wonderful laugh on the ledge of Ballyquin. However your spirit lives on through Bob & your wonderful & there will always
be a cup left in the flask for you x

Deeply sorry to read about Bridget’s death. I knew her when she was a student at the Crawford College of Art.
I extend my heart felt condolences to her family and close friends..

So saddened to hear of Bridget's passing. What a beautiful soul she was, always beaming with a smile and ready for a good laugh everytime I met her! A huge loss to the Carlow community. Sending my condolences to her loving family who she loved telling me all about!

Thinking of you at this time of terrible loss. So sorry about Bridget’s passing.

I was deeply saddened by the learning of Bridget’s passing. We met at Artform a few years back and both stayed in touch with plans to meet up again some day for a gallivant around Loop head. She was a kind, generous mentor and I felt the presence of her continued support, like a guiding light.
In my short time knowing Bridget she was a true inspiration to me. She seemed to be an enlightened soul who saw beauty in everything, living life to the fullest and always with integrity. I will cherish these memories I have of her.
My deepest condolences to her family whom she spoke of so lovingly. May she rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to Bob and all the family. Very saddened to hear about Bridget’s untimely passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Very sad to hear about Bridget's death this week. We will very much miss her warm and cheerful presence at the Sundays at Noon concerts in the Hugh Lane gallery. Condolences to family and friends.

Deepest sympathy to Bob and all Bridget's family and many friends. She was a very special person who touched the lives of so many people..I was lucky enough to spend a wonderful week with her in Stradbally last summer..and I have such lovely memories of her and her storytelling during the lunch break. It is a privilage to have met her.

Bob and family sincerest condolences on your your loss 🌹

Deepest condolence on Bridget’s passing, a most beautiful and talented lady.

My deepest condolences to Bridget’s family. I knew Bridget from Ballinglen Arts Foundation and always had the best time around her. She had a wonderful spirit and was full of life! She will be deeply missed.

Sincere Sympathy to Bob, Hugh, Ian and Isobel on the untimely passing of Bridget. We will always remember the good times in Ballyquin, sitting on the ledge enjoying her sense of fun and laughter.

Very sad to hear of Bridget's untimely passing. She was a lovely, warm woman. She was very helpful to me with my Carlow College dissertation preparation in 2018 and I really appreciated it. My deepest sympathy to Bob and family. May she rest in peace.

Very saddened to learn of Bridget's untimely passing. My sincere sympathy to her family and friends. Her energy and warmth was uplifting and her creativity inspiring. Rest in peace Bridget.

Condolences to Ian and family on the passing of Bridget.
May she rest in peace.

Comhbhroin do chlann Brigit ó
mhuintir St.Lukes i gCorcaigh.
Duine uasail imithe ar shlí na
Fireanna.

I'm sorry not to get to meet that laugh and warm smile again, a gorgoeus woman and artist, Lot's of love to Bridget's memory and to all her loved ones.

I am so sorry to hear of Bridgets passing. She was a bright light and will be missed. Condolences to family and friends.

Deepest sympathy to all of Bridget's family. I met Bridget many years ago during a residency at Annaghmakerrig. Her warm, generous and cheerful spirit has remained with me over the years, and I enjoy one of her art works which she gave me at the time. Her exhibition at Solomon Gallery recently was absolutely stunning. She has given us all inspiration through her unique vision and overriding joy of life. Her spirit will continue to inspire.

So sad to learn of the death of Bridget. I have fond memories of our time in Carlow College and thereafter it was always a pleasure to meet her.
My sympathies to her family.

Our sincere sympathies to Bob and family on the passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace. Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.

When I think of Bridget I think of collecting stones on a beach in Waterford, the garden in Beechwood and her laugh. My brother and I spent many childhood days in Beechwood and in the old Volvo on trips and Bridget was such a force of nature and we have wonderful memories of her. Her creative nature was so unique and loving and we’ll always be grateful we got to know her growing up. Our deepest condolences to Bob, Isobel, Hugh and Ian. We’ll collect many more stones in her honour.

While our paths crossed for only a short while when we sat on a selection panel for one of Sharon Murphy’s curatorial projects in Bagnalstown, in Co Carlow, Brigid made a lasting impression on me. A woman with great integrity and positivity. My deepest condolences to all of those closest to her. Sincerely

Condolences to Bob and family on Bridget sad passing.
May she rest in peace

I was so saddened to hear about Bridget just now! I spent time with her at Ballinglen Arts Foundation two years ago and in Dublin last July. She was a wonderful artist and friend, so dynamic and full of life! My deepest condolences for your loss.

A woman who was full of life and always did what was right and good.
A pleasure to be around always, may you rest in peace Bridget, you will be sadly missed.
To my friend Ian and family,my condolences.

So shocked and saddened to hear of Bridgets untimely death, she was a lovely lady, and a wonderful artist. Our sincere condolences to her family.

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in thoughtsx

Our deepest sympathies to Bob Huge Ian and Isobel on the passing of your beloved Bridget . She is such a huge loss to you all . We had such wonderful times together skitting and dipping . She will never be forgotten.Her heart was full of love for her family and friends.She was so proud of you all. We will remember her always for her love of life her generosity, her talent and ability to see beauty in everything and everyone.

I am deeply saddened at the loss of Bridget, a wonderful warm woman and painter, Mother and wife and to me an inspirational artist. I would like to express my heart felt sympathy to her family and friends and all who knew or were inspired by Bridget. Her legacy lives on in her stunning paintings so full of her energy and color. May her family find peace in her beautiful legacy.

Our deepest sympathies to Bob, Ian, Hugh and Isobel, on the death of Bridget, RIP. We had the pleasure of both working with her and having her as a Museum Volunteer for many years. She had a wonderful spirit, a great smile and she was such a fun person to be around. We are saddened to hear of her death, RIP.

Bob, Ian, Hugh and Isobel - my deepest condolences on your sad loss.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Bob, Ian, Isobel and Hugh.

Words can seem pointless at awful times like this but it's important that we send you all our condolences and love. Bridget just cannot be replaced as she was such a unique human being.

We are beyond sorry to hear she is gone and that you have lost your most lovely, bright, and energetic wife and mother.

We will miss her so much. Her eagerness to share a strong cup of coffee or glass of wine with us and buzzing over crazy ideas about life, art and a good book..

Will miss her absolute warmth and sense of fun about everything yet also sharing serious conversations too.

Her complete love for you, Bob and her kids shone so strong. She loved, loved, loved her family and her visual art world.

She was artist in residence in Ballycastle, Co. Mayo where I am from and she would send me texts about the incessant rain there and how she loved being out in it and how it inspired her! I never heard anyone speaking so positively about the wild weather in Mayo! She often brought Emrys pebbles or stones from her beach walking and they are still on our patio as well as her paintings in our home that we are so lucky to have.

Hard to believe and wishing you strength in the most beautiful memories you have of her. Go well, Bridget. We will miss you.

from your friends,
Rozz, Simon and Emrys Lewis.

I'm very sorry to hear of Bridget's untimely passing. My sincere condolences to Bob and all of Bridget's dear family at this saddest of times. Bridget stands in my memory as a kind, encouraging, talented, and gentle lady. RIP.

A kind human and a wonderful artist. She will be missed. Deepest condolences to her family.

My deepest condolences. I hope you are all doing as well as possible during this time. Bridget was always such a pleasure around Ardmore, braving the sea quite often!

Very sad to hear of Bridget's passing. I will always remember her with a smile. Condolences to Bob, family and friends.

So sorry to hear of Brigid's sad passing and our deepest sympathies to Bob and Family.

Always enjoyed meeting Brigid in Ballyquinn over the Summer months and having a chat and catching up on events

May Brigid Rest in Peace

We were very saddened to hear of Bridget's passing. We have such fond memories of working together over many years. Bridget did the all-important, inaugural exhibition when the Vangard Gallery moved from Macroom to Cork city. And, what an incredible exhibition it was. A wonderful, talented artist and a beautiful person full of fun with an unforgetable, infectious laugh.
She will be sadly missed.
Sincere condolences to Bob and family.
May she Rest in Peace.

Very sad to hear the passing of Bridget
Condolences to all her family
May she rest in peace.

so sad to hear that Bridget has left us, way, way much too soon to join da Vinci's art studio in the heavens.
being with Bridget was a great big wild adventure of youthful ideas of art/music/nature/the beauty of life, all as an artist made her work resonant with life.
i'll remember Bridget in my times of doubt like a northern star; guiding, steadfast, constant, shining, funny.
a new star in our constellations.
thank you Bridget for letting me know you. it's a privilege. always.

So sorry for your loss.

R.I.P

Sincere condolences to Bob and family on the loss of Bridget. Met her many times over the years in Ardmore when visiting the Dooley’s. She was a lovely vibrant lady . May Bridget rest in peace.

We are so sorry to hear about Bridget's passing. She was such a lovely person and had the most infectious laugh. It doesn't seem that long since we were meeting at the Gaelscoil collecting children and now they are all grown up! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time

Very sorry to hear of Bridget's passing. Condolences to you all.

Deepest Condolences to Bob , Ian , Hugh and Isobel. Bridget was an amazing person and a wonderful artist ...a bright bright light .... just like her favorite willow trees along the Barrow in Spring .

So sad to hear of Bridget’s passing, she was a wonderful lady with the brightest smile. Sincere condolences to all her family. Rest in Peace Bridget

Tá an-bhrón orm a chloisteáil go bhfuil Bridget imithe uainn - comhbhrón ó chroí le Bob, Ian, Hugh agus Isobel. A kind, warm hearted and talented lady, Bridget has left a wonderful legacy in so many ways. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam.

The Board and Staff of Triskel were very saddened to hear of Bridget's loss and wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Bob and the entire family at this sad time.

Where do i even start Bob she absolutely adored you.
Ian Hugh &Isobel she loved every part of ye all and was so so proud.
Such a positive beautiful light in this World she saw the beauty in absolutely everything.
Her infectious laugh i can still here it .
Always there to listen and advise on anything.
I will cherish the time we had the lunchs we had and the fun.
Bob she had so many stories such a beautiful lady inside and out.
Im so lucky to have met her i will always remember her.
Shes left a huge void in everyones life.
Bob ,Ian Hugh and Isobel be strong for each other hold each other tight be so proud of her
She has touched so so many lives over the years both young and old
Sending huge love to all the family

I was very sad to hear of Bridget's death. She was a delightful and talented person. At Carlow College we are proud that she chose to be part of our College community. She was a wonderful student and took such pride in her academic work and achievements. Her smile and her friendliness were infectious. Beannacht Dé lena h-anam. Requiescat in pace.

condolences on the sad loss of lovely wife mother may she rest in peace

Condolences and sympathy on a huge loss to Bob, Ian Hugh and Isobel.
Bridget was a wonderful, kind witty friend and Ardmore Mobile Home neighbour.
She loved her family dearly and was a great artist and a one in a million person.
A flower remembered and Bridget will be remembered as she touched the hearts of so many people.
The evenings in Bob and Bridgets Van in Ardmore were so entertaining, the ledge in Ballyquin and the coffee on the strand!
Rest in peace dear Bridget and we will remember!

Ian, Mairead and of Bridget's family and loved ones, my deepest sympathies on your loss and thinking of you all at this difficult time.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Bridget. Such a life force, full of wit, energy and fun. And that was gleaned just from text, email and phone calls - I can only imagine what she was like in person. I regret now not taking up the kind offer to visit her studio. I had the privilege to write about her wonderful artwork. I was never lost for words! Deepest condolences to Bob and family. May she rest in peace.

Bridget was and is one of the most beautiful people I have ever met. Since we first wandered around Cork discussing anything and everything in the 1970s she hss stayed as a guiding light. My deepest condolences to Bob and their family on their loss.

We were shocked and saddened at the death of our beautiful creative and generous daughter-in-law Bridget. To her husband Robert, sons Ian and Hugh and daughter Isobel, and extended family, we offer our utmost sympathy. David and Maureen Fitzpatrick. Ar dheis De go raibh a h'anam.

Sincere sympathy to Bob and family on the loss of Bridget, a lovely lady who was a friend to my dad Stephen Murphy on the ledge in Ballyquin,thinking of ye at this sad time.

Dear Bob and family, please accept my sincere condolences. This is heartbreaking as Bridget was one of my oldest friends. Grateful for the fond memories of drinking tea in Jack & Chrissie’s aircraft seats that graced their living room; and for the times meeting Bridget. We have her Numinous II painting from the graduation exhibition hanging in our living room for 30 years. I will treasure it even more. ❤️

It was a real shock to hear of Bridget's death. I am so sorry for your loss Bob. Bridget was a great painter and a generous and beautiful person. The first time we met was in your cafe in Carlow where there was a welcome for everyone especially the youth of Carlow town.